June 19, 2013

Housing/Construction

The Pain Spreads in Real Estate

Hotels are benefiting from increased tourism, but economic conditions are hurting other sectors of the commercial market. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2008

New Orlando Arena Pushes Limits of Eminent Domain Law

The new statute came just in time for one family —and nearly derailed a major development project in downtown Orlando. Read more »
Published on 6/1/2008

$12-Million Worth of Green

When Palm Beach County’s Romano Law Group started running short of office space, senior partner John Romano decided against adding on or moving to an existing, bigger building. Read more »
Published on 6/1/2008

No Water, No Growth

New Florida residents can get by without enough roads or schools, but they can’t live without water. Read more »
Published on 5/1/2008

Rummell Transformed St. Joe Co.

Peter Rummell steps down as CEO this month. In his 11 years at St. Joe., he created a real estate powerhouse. Read more »
Published on 5/1/2008

Real Estate Projects - May 2008

Jerry Petersen, Le Brise, Cape Tuscany, Bella Tuscany; Deerfield Station; St. Regis Resort & Residences Read more »
Published on 5/1/2008

Video: Babcock Ranch Tour

The vintage Florida way of life meets development at the Babcock Ranch. Read more »
Published on 4/1/2008

Signs of an Upturn in Luxury Market?

The chairman of Pennsylvania-based home builder Toll Brothers says the luxury home market is still looking for a floor in most regions of the state, with Naples the only bright spot. Read more »
Published on 4/1/2008

Emphasizing the Outdoors in Building

Surrounding buildings are designed as open-air loggias for different functions, from dining to changing rooms. Read more »
Published on 4/1/2008

The Good Business Sense of Urban Redevelopment

Creating the infrastructure to keep up with sprawl is getting more expensive, so developers are looking to build residential construction around existing infrastructure closer to city centers. Read more »
Published on 3/1/2008

Redoubling Downtown Jacksonville's Revitalization

The renaissance of downtown Jacksonville has stalled as the economic downturn delays plans for shimmering high-rises along the St. Johns River. Read more »
Published on 3/1/2008

No Devil, But Plenty of Details in Stadium Pitch

As they remake their baseball team, the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays say they want to transform St. Petersburg’s downtown as well. Read more »
Published on 2/1/2008

Trendsetters: Construction

W. Scott Tretheway, Moss & Associates; Ricardo Morales Jr, Morales Group; Steve Davis, Welbro Building Read more »
Published on 2/1/2008

Commercial Real Estate 2008

Experts expect a stable year ahead overall. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2008

Residential Real Estate 2008

The residential market will likely hit its low this year. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2008

Panama City Beach: Positive Development Vibes

Thousands of new condo units are creating an oversupply. The result: Price declines, and for some builders, postponed construction starts and slower sales. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2008

Mobile Home Residents Buying Back Their Land

Despite a slow housing market, developers are still clamoring to buy mobile home parks in prime locations. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Cameron Kuhn: Still Mr. Big?

Orlando developer Cameron Kuhn remains shamelessly self-confident. But a backdrop of lawsuits, course changes and angry tenants suggests even he isn't immune from the troubled real estate market. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Building a Pedestrian-Friendly Downtown

After more than a decade of discussions, Maitland is moving toward developing a new downtown core that will be the only town center in central Florida to span both sides of U.S. 17-92. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

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Brevard County shoots for the stars with new logo
Brevard County shoots for the stars with new logo

Brevard County government is looking to bring its brand into the 21st century with a new logo it will roll out on vehicles and workers’ apparel, starting this summer.

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